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COURSE SYLLABUS ENGL 12 COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE COURSE DESCRIPTION Composition and Literature continues the emphasis on writing. Two analytical papers based upon studies of the short story, poetry, and drama and a research paper, sequentially developed, are required. RATIONALE English 12 continues the development of college-level writing skills and practice, providing the student with opportunities to: evaluate literature from a biblical worldview; examine structure, aesthetics, and issues; and organize thinking in written form. In addition, the research paper requirement strengthens the student s skills in investigating, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating the ideas of others while also sharpening the student s expression of his/her own conclusions. The introduction to literature enriches the student s general understanding of human experience, which will assist him/her in subsequent courses and in life. I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog. II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm III. IV. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Creating and submitting files in Microsoft Word D. Basic Blackboard navigation skills E. College dictionary such as The American Heritage College Dictionary or Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary F. Access to a current writing style guide (APA, MLA, or Turabian) MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Write a persuasive analysis of a literary work. Page 2 of 7
B. Write with clarity. C. Recognize standard usage in English grammar, word choice (diction), phraseology, and sentence structure. D. Apply knowledge of sentence structure to basic sentence editing and revision. E. Proceed independently through the various stages of research and to integrate sources accurately and effectively. F. Identify the theme and structure of each literary selection as well as the significant characteristics or elements of each genre studied. G. Evaluate the literary merit of a work. H. Identify the major theories of literary criticism to understand their implications from a biblical worldview. I. Identify ideas in literature to evaluate them from a biblical worldview. V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Discussion Board Forums (2) Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to at least 1 classmate s thread. For Discussion Board Forum 1, the thread must be 25 3 words and the reply must be 25 3 words. For Discussion Board Forum 2, the thread must be 1 15 words and the reply must be 75 1 words. Both the thread and the reply must demonstrate correct, formal writing style. (MLOs: A, B, C, D, G, H, I) D. Fiction Essay (with Thesis and Outline) The student will compose a 75-word essay (3 4 pages) that compares and contrasts 2 stories from the Fiction Unit. The essay must focus on 1 or more of the elements of fiction that is covered in the course. The essay must include a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the essay. The student will have the opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis and outline prior to the essay. (MLOs: A, B, C, D, F, G) E. Poetry Essay (with Thesis and Outline) The student will compose a 75-word essay (3 4 pages) that analyzes 1 piece of poetry covered in the Poetry Unit. The essay must include a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the essay. The student will have the Page 3 of 7
opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis and outline prior to the essay. (MLOs: A, B, C, D, F, G) F. Research Paper (with Thesis, Outline, Draft, and Bibliography) The student will compose a final research paper of at least 1,5 words (5 7 pages) that incorporates a minimum of 6 citations, including the primary source and at least 5 secondary, scholarly sources. The research paper must have a title page, thesis statement, and outline followed by the paper and a correctly documented works cited page. The student will have the opportunity to receive instructor feedback by submitting the thesis, outline, draft, and bibliography prior to the research paper. (MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G) G. Pre-Tests (3) In the module/week before each test, the student will take a pre-test that will help him/her prepare for the subsequent test. Each pre-test will: be open-book/opennotes; consist of 2 multiple-choice, true/false, and matching questions; and have a 1-hour time limit. The student may take each pre-test as many times as he/she likes until the due date. The final attempt will be counted toward the final grade. (MLOs: C, F, H, I) H. Tests (3) The student will take 3 tests. Each test will: be open-book/open-notes; consist of 5 multiple-choice, true/false, and reading comprehension questions; and have a 1-hour and 3-minute time limit. Unlike the pre-tests, the student may only take each test once. (MLOs: C, F, H, I) VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points Course Requirements Checklist 1 Discussion Board Forums (1 at 1 pts, 1 at 5 pts) 15 Fiction Essay 15 Poetry Essay 15 Research Paper 25 Pre-Tests (3 at 2 pts ea) 6 Test 1 (Modules 1 3) 8 Test 2 (Modules 4 5) 8 Test 3 (Modules 6 7) 8 Total 11 B. Scale A = 9 11 B = 8 899 C = 7 799 D = 6 699 F = 599 C. Writing and Formatting Policy The student will be permitted to use the writing style that corresponds with his/her degree program (current APA, MLA, or Turabian) for all of his/her written work. Page 4 of 7
All written assignments must be formatted correctly and consistently according to the style being used. D. Instructor Feedback and Response Time Responses to student emails will be provided within 48 hours and assignment feedback will be given within 1 week from the assignment due date. E. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. F. Quality Matters Seal of Approval This certification mark recognizes that this course met Quality Matters Review Standards. Quality Matters (QM) is a non-profit organization committed to quality assurance in Online Education. Courses that have received the QM Seal of Approval have passed rigorous reviews by Quality Matters evaluators and maintain their approval for five years. Page 5 of 7
COURSE SCHEDULE ENGL 12 Textbooks: Adu-Gyamfi & Schmidt, Literature and Spirituality (211). Harris & Kunka, Prentice Hall Reference Guide (217). Kennedy & Gioia, Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing (216). MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 1 5 presentations 3 lecture notes 1 website Course Requirements Checklist Class Introductions DB Forum 1 1 1 2 Harris & Kunka: pp. 48 55 Kennedy & Gioia (etext): pp. 3 13, 16 19, 25, 33 37, 43 46, 53 57, 63 67, 71 73, 174 a174, 1116 1131 5 16, 22 29, 71 76, 114 119, 152 157, 182 186, 221 232, 1315 1339 5 presentations 5 lecture notes 1 website Fiction Essay Thesis and Outline Pre-Test 1 2 3 Kennedy & Gioia (etext): pp. 29 a29 376 385 3 presentations 3 lecture notes 4 websites Fiction Essay Test 1 15 8 4 Kennedy & Gioia (etext): pp. 194 29, 23 232, 244, 247 248, 259 274, 276 29, 297, 312 351, 379, 465 477, 492, 579 58, 656, 676, 737, 88, 1132 1142 21 23, 452 466, 479 481, 486 487, 492 495, 5 51, 513 524, 528, 534 564, 584 585, 635 642, 646 647, 654, 722 723, 796 797, 836 837, 134 1361, *To Autumn 6 presentations 6 lecture notes 8 websites Poetry Essay Thesis and Outline Pre-Test 2 2 Page 6 of 7
ENGL 12 Course Schedule MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 5 Kennedy & Gioia (etext): pp. 247 251, 255, 362 378, 386 4, 478 48, 557 57, 646, 735, 791 493 499, 575 586, 59 64, 72 717, 756, 787 788, 82 83, 814 815, *That time of year thou mayst in me behold 4 presentations 4 lecture notes 8 websites Poetry Essay Test 2 15 8 6 Kennedy & Gioia (etext): pp. 84 843, 845 849, 851, 855 892, 898 a912, 11 113, 12, 123 124, 1143 1176 848 851, 862 876, 882 884, 899 954 or 956 172, 134 1372 3 presentations 3 lecture notes 2 websites Pre-Test 3 2 7 Adu-Gyamfi & Schmidt: Everyman 2 presentations 2 lecture notes Research Paper Thesis, Outline, Draft, and Bibliography Test 3 8 8 None DB Forum 2 Research Paper 5 25 DB = Discussion Board *These resources are only available in the digital course readings TOTAL 11 NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12: a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday. Page 7 of 7